The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-11-03
THE ELoPERs

1 ttfftAitDl from tLu btei " ihf btfAsths
,able--'my twenty year old Teddy mar
ried r
"Dldn'i you bear what read r de
msnded her husband, looking up from
letter Just received; "Or must ] sssin con
sey 10 you the pleasing Information tha
your ssn Edwin has made fool Of him
self : Yes. continued the bead oi th'
family. married, and has been for iw'
mooihs; and the first thing be wants u
money. Well. rs be has made bis bed, ~
lot him lie upon il. And. although be i
kind enough 10 intimate ths, II is his owr
money, loaned TO me two years ago, not |
eeut OF IL shall be get. 4"
After which remark the eIasperste,
father threw the letter on the table and
left the room.
II don't wonder Teddy left home when
be va. dfleen." said Edith. the oldest
dausht pretty girl Of eighteen. "rbe
wonder TO me is that any OF US stand IL
here. for my part, " rising. "l'll marry the
first fellow that asks me.
/ "Well, teasinely remarked her eldest
brother, Charlie, who was studying law,
I'VE need not be alarmed ut losing the
light Of your beaming countaoev at a very
early date,
Even Mrs. Adams smiled family at the
railery. but her heart and MUD were busy
with the couients OF the letter, which sbe
nov read aloud again.
'0t course" wrote the sender, you'll
all be very much surprised, but hope not
offended when tell you have done the
most sensible act Of my life aud married
the dearest girl in the world. / would
have told you before, but was waiting un
I'll could bring my wife up home to see
you all However. as I'm going to start
out on a trip for the firm, fiud it impos-
sble to do that and being under heavy
expenses. and having TO leave May in the
city during my abseDce,I would like faith
ar to forward the money he owes me; and
as May has no relatives. would like it il
you were to write to her. etc.
Poor old chappie !" said Charlie, an
the conclusion OF the lengthy epistle '1'd
send him some myself il had it, but the
cost OF the last set OF books | had to have,
left me without red. Even had to make
q bet, be added, comically, that could
stop smoking. in order to avoid remsrkst
on my apparently insane course in thst
direction"
SO the harsh answer went back to the
young Benedict, that, as lie bad adopted
his own course in the matter. the writer
could scarcely see how he could be ex
pected to interfere at the present date;
bnt, " continued the father, you and your
wife may come home.
I'VE may go home, my darling whis
pered Teddy Adams to his young wife.
I'VE may 60 home. but wont let you go
alone, for know you'll be much happier
here, and there's no danger but what we'll
get along"
And with mock stern command not to
worry, handsome, impulsive Teddy Adams
on his long winter trip.
A queer little smile played around tho
dimpled mouth Of Teddys wife. as read
ing morning paper day or two after
ward, her eye CHANGED to light upon the
advertisement;
WANTED AT THE "LoRIE"-A lady organ.
lot for the Baptist church. None but those
having proper ability need ;PpSly, TS,S 70 .o.us
Two hours later she stepped off the
train ut Lorie Station, and made her way
directly to the home Of Teddy's father.
"You are an applicant for the position
of organist in our church, presume
said Mr.. Adams, looking down rather
at the slight Rirlish figure.
81 am, shyly answered May, giving
him a remarkably sweet look from under
,er dark eyeIsshes
"And you consider you have the requir
,d ability ?" continued the questioner;
being only human and melting perceptibly
iader the influence Of tine pretty face.
These are my only credentials" was
applicants reply as she quietly laid before
lin a certifcation from q we'll known con.
very good--very good indeed + re
marked Mr.. Adams. examining the paper,
and il you consider the salary sufficient,
We will be glad to secure your service; we
lave been so long without capable mu
ician. thrust you will pardon me II
SIX you to give the choir its first rehearsal
o. night"
All OF which resulted 10 May A. Field
ug taking up cosy little quarters near the
hurcb. with lonely but lovely little
Tidov, Mrs. Hsstine.
80 glad TO have you, my dear, CHR
upei that glossy little lady. Its been
o long since we've had regular organist
bat the congregation will be delighted.
uc Duiy bbuptc irt ruc huucu uuiciuiIfs H.
I'm afraid We won't be able to keep you
,ng."
"wby not ?" questioned her young
osrier.
"well, there are not very many attract
10 yonDg ladies heresbouis." was the re
ly: land the young men will not be
ing in discovering the number is incress.
a. and cosr you away"
NO danger Of that" emphstically re- .
lied May. my oBly desire here will be y
} please you oil. I"
Please them she certainly did; even the e
'iected applicants for the position could
nd no fsult with the newcomers ability.
at II she succeeded 10 that respect. she u
lspleAsed them 10 suo,her.
1T surely looks queer" whispered the a.